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CRA — May 14, 2026 FINAL

Thursday, May 14, 2026 · 13 agenda items

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Agenda

  1. Ybor CAC Chair, Tom DeGeorge, to appear and provide a verbal report outlining activities and/or concerns of said CAC. - (Original Motion, requesting said monthly report, initiated by Saul-Sena/Miranda on December 11, 2008)

  2. CRA Director's Monthly Report Memorandum from Cedric McCray, CRA Director, transmitting May Project Tracking Report, Commercial Grants Tracking Report, Residential Grants Tracking Report, and Housing Grants Tracking Report for said agenda item. (To be R/F)

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  3. West Tampa - Rey Park Program Change - 2301 N. Howard Avenue Memorandum from Brenda Thrower, CRA Development Manager, transmitting a written report for said agenda item. (To be R/F)

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  4. East Tampa FY26 Budget Reprogramming Memorandum from Feliz Nunez, CRA Development Manager, transmitting a written report for said agenda item. (To be R/F)

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  5. Channel District CRA - Ybor Harbor - Special Project Funding Request Memorandum from Courtney Orr, CRA Development Manager, transmitting a written report and a PowerPoint presentation for said agenda item. (To be R/F)

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  6. East Tampa CRA - East Tampa Community Opportunity Center (Gator Building Site) Request for Authorization to Issue Development Feasibility Assessment RFQ Memorandum from Feliz Nunez, CRA Development Manager, transmitting a written report and a PowerPoint presentation for said agenda item. (To be R/F)

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  7. CRA Staff to provide a monthly update on Tampa Union Station. (Original motion initiated by Carlson-Maniscalco on December 11, 2025)(Said agenda item continued from January 15, 2026 due to meeting cancellation) Memorandum from Adriana Colina, Director of Logistics and Asset Management, transmitting a written report for said agenda item. (To be R/F)

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  8. CRA Staff to present on the feasibility within our different CRAs, and to have one position in each of the CRA Boards that is designated to an organization that promotes Civil Rights. (Original motion initiated by Viera-Maniscalco on February 12, 2026)

  9. CRA Staff and the Parks and Recreation Department to work with Karen Clay, Disability Community Advocate, to identify a park and to fund disability friendly equipment and provide report. (Original motion initiated by Viera-Maniscalco on February 12, 2026) Memorandum from Cedric McCray, CRA Director, transmitting a written report for said agenda item. (To be R/F)

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  10. East Tampa CRA- Wayfinding and Gateway Signage Project - Neighborhood Signage Direction and Additional Services Authorization - After coordinating with the City of Tampa Community Engagement and Partnerships Department, and reviewing feasibility considerations related to neighborhood signage, staff recommends that the CRA Board proceed with Option 2 – Expanded Wayfinding System without neighborhood signage, approving the Additional Services proposal in the amount of $83,750. (Continued from April 9, 2026) Memorandum from Feliz Nunez, CRA Development Manager, transmitting additional information for said agenda item. (To be R/F)

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  11. West Tampa CRA - Special Projects Funding Request - Dr. Walter L. Smith Library & Museum Renovations Memorandum from Brenda Thrower, CRA Development Manager, transmitting additional information and a PowerPoint presentation for said agenda item. (To be R/F)

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  12. Drew Park CRA - FY26 Budget Reprogramming Memorandum from Feliz Nunez, CRA Development Manager, transmitting additional information for said agenda item. (To be R/F)

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  13. Multi District Wayfinding Contract Amendment for Additional Signs and CRA-located Riverwalk Signage. CRA staff respectfully request approval of an amendment to the existing contract with the following program changes: • Central Park $21,250 • Channel District $3,750 • Downtown $182,935 • Tampa Heights Riverfront $23,858.75 Total = $231,793.75 Memorandum from Courtney Orr, CRA Development Manager, transmitting additional information for said agenda item. (To be R/F)

    Background Details
    api(+)’s original multi-district wayfinding scope of work (Resolution No. 2025-651 / Contract25-D-00008) included the development and placement of 150 signs. Following field verification of each proposed location and a comprehensive inventory of existing CRA-located Riverwalk signage, the total program was expanded to 280 signs - comprising 55 right-of-way signs and 75 Riverwalk signs - reflecting a more coordinated and complete wayfinding network.

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